HC Deb 18 January 1949 vol 460 cc9-10
19. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of His Majesty's Government's support of Article 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, he proposes to withdraw the Control of Engagement Order.

20. Mr. Hollis

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the adhesion of His Majesty's Government to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to Article 24 of which everyone has the right to free choice of employment, an early declaration will be made of the revocation of the Control of Engagement Order.

Mr. Isaacs

I would ask the hon. Members to await the reply to be given today by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister regarding the character of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.